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10 Answers to Common Investing Questions

Discover expert answers to some of the most common questions about investing. We'll cover topics like why to invest, when to invest, how much to invest, and more.

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Closing Thoughts on a Year of Uncertainty

At the end of 2025, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones assess the resiliency of the economy.

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What Is a Recession? Causes, Duration, and More

Understand how a recession is defined and how to avoid common investment mistakes during recession-driven stock market downturns.

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2026 Market Outlook: U.S. Economy, Equities & Fixed Income

As we approach 2026, what can investors expect from the equities market, fixed income, and the overall US economy in the new year?

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Implications of a New Fed Chair Nominee

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones review the Federal Reserve’s latest dilemma and the complexity of policy setting in this environment.

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2026 Outlook: Corporate Credit

We continue to suggest an up-in-quality fixed income bias for the short run, but investors can still consider some of the riskier parts of the fixed income market in moderation.

Stocks: Less Comfortably Numb

After a gangbuster stock market rally since the early-April lows, many of the prior highfliers have taken a breather amid AI bubble and valuation concerns.

On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders. Episode 93. The Confidence Map: Navigating Investor Sentiment (With Peter Atwater)
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The Confidence Map: Navigating Investor Sentiment (With Peter Atwater)

Liz Ann Sonders and Peter Atwater delve into how investor confidence, market narratives, and the "K-shaped economy" are influencing the current market cycle.